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Aventurine is a form of quartz, characterised by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions that give a shimmering or glistening effect termed aventurescence.
Aventurine.
The most common colour of aventurine is green, but it may also be orange, brown, yellow, blue, or gray. Chrome-bearing fuchsite (a variety of muscovite mica) is the classic inclusion, and gives a silvery green or blue sheen. Oranges and browns are attributed to hematite or goethite. Because aventurine is a rock, its physical properties vary: its specific gravity may lie between 2.64-2.69 and its hardness is somewhat lower than single-crystal quartz at around 6.5.
Family:
Adventurous Aventurine belongs to the Quartz family of gemstones
Country Location:
Aventurine can be found in Italy (the name Aventurine is derived from the Latin word “a ventura”), India (the Myscre and Madras region), Chile, Spain and Russia
Rock Type:
Aventurine can be found amongst the presence of fuchsite (muscovite mica) and hematite Aventurine is a rock itself
Hardness:
Aventurine’s hardness measures at 6.5, which is slightly lower than other Quartz members, so it would be a more suitable party piece
Popular Cuts:
Aventurine is found using the Cabochon cut to accentuate its transparency and the Polished cut to emphasize its colour and sheen
Colour:
Aventurine’s colour can range from a beautiful sea green, creamy white, brown and grey, to red, orange and yellow
Lustre:
Aventurine’s lustre is Vitreous (glass like appearance)
History:
Aventurine was discovered by accident during the 18th century, when molten glass was being prepared in Italy, copper fillings accidently got mixed in, creating a glass with sparkles. This explains “a ventura” meaning by chance
Folklore:
Aventurine has gathered a lot of legends. This gemstone is believed to develop confidence, imagination and creativity It is thought to reduce stress and improve prosperity. The physical healing properties believed to be held by Aventurine include the healing of the heart, lungs and nervous system traumas Ancient Tibetans believe that Aventurine is the “Healer of the heart and soul”
Extra Info:
Aventurine isn’t just used for jewellery. It is also used for building and landscape stone, monuments and aquariums
